Refined Ruckus Podcast

We’re kicking off our first-ever guest episode with our very own Homeboy, Shane McGriff , and yes… we have QUESTIONS. From whether men and women can actually be platonic to homeboy/homegirl boundaries, emotional vulnerability, loyalty, and the things women think men care about that they absolutely do not—we’re putting the homeboy code on trial. Shane steps into Homeboy Court , faces a rapid-fire r...

This week on Refined Ruckus , we’re talking hobbies—or more specifically, why it feels like we’ve forgotten how to do things just because we enjoy them. From painting and gardening to sewing and filmmaking, we’re unpacking the difference between having fun and turning every interest into a skill, a side hustle, or another thing to accomplish. Plus, we’re recapping the Saints 5K, sharing what’s in...

The call is coming from inside the house… and unfortunately, it’s us. 😂 This week on Refined Ruckus , we’re turning the mirror on ourselves and getting into the many ways we can become our own biggest obstacle. From overcomplicating things, talking ourselves out of what we want, confusing standards with avoidance, and mistaking emotional unavailability for disinterest—we’re asking the uncomfortab...

Wellllll… look who decided to clock back in. 😂 After a summer of eating good, living life, disappearing from the group chat, and collecting a few stories along the way, your girls are BACK. We’re catching you up on what went down while we were away, what had us outside, what had us in our feelings, and why we’re calling this the beginning of a whole new era. Same girls. Same ruckus. Maybe a littl...

This week, we’re laughing our way through childhood memories that somehow still live rent-free in our heads. From school stories and sibling chaos to kid experiences and the dreams we had for ourselves, “Child’s Play” is equal parts hilarious, wholesome, and healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refinedruc...

At this age, healing starts to look a lot less like inspirational quotes… and a lot more like unlearning, accountability, boundaries, and realizing some things take longer to work through than you thought. In this episode, we’re talking about the very real, very non-linear process of healing in your late 20s—revisiting old patterns, navigating therapy, outgrowing habits and relationships, and lear...

We’re diving into the way we listen, what shapes our taste, and the habits we don’t always admit. From strong opinions to subtle patterns, this episode goes beyond what’s trending and into what actually sticks. Because music isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you carry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

We’re talking style, energy, and why it’s so hard to let go of clothes (and versions of ourselves) we’ve outgrown. From dressing for the life you want to clearing out what no longer fits your vibe, this one gets real. Because if it doesn’t reflect who you’re becoming… why are you still wearing it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...

Let’s be real… some of y’all aren’t “sentimental”—you’re just holding on to things (and people) you’ve outgrown. 👀 In this episode, we’re getting into the psychology behind why it’s so hard to let go—and how clutter isn’t just in your space, it’s in your habits, your mindset, and your relationships too. Because at some point, you have to ask yourself…are you keeping it out of love… or out of comf...

This episode is very much “we’re actually insane… but it works” 🤍 We’re talking about our friendship—how we met, how it grew, and why we’re basically the same person at this point. From the things we swear we can’t live without to our very unserious (but very real) best friend language, it’s giving inside jokes, side-eyes, and “you just had to be there.” Of course, we get into the story of us—but...

Are we getting summer ready… or just feeling the pressure? 👀 This week, we’re getting real about goals, discipline, body image, and the truth behind wanting to feel good in your body. No fake positivity—just honest conversations about habits, comparison, and doing it for the right reasons. Plus, a few “Be Honest…” questions that might expose you a little. Because is it really about the body… or h...

Lucky Girl Syndrome — Delusional or Divine Timing? We’re getting into “Lucky Girl Syndrome” — aka believing everything is always working out for you… even when it’s not giving that at all . Is it powerful mindset, manifestation, or just cute delusion? We talk romanticizing your life without lying to yourself, trusting the plot, and how acting like it’s already yours might actually change the game....

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refinedruckus.substack.com

This week, we’re talking beauty — not just how it looks, but how it feels. From hair as identity and switching styles to the psychology of getting ready, we unpack the pressure to always look put together and the rituals that make us feel expensive. Is luxury beauty worth it? Do we feel more powerful when we’re done up? And why does being polished sometimes read as intimidating? This is a conversa...

This week, we’re going home. From pecan candy and tea cakes to smoked turkey necks, jambalaya, crawfish boils, and charbroiled oysters — Louisiana culture begins at the table. In What’s the Tea , we celebrate the food that raised us, while Record of the Week sets the tone with “Casanova” by Rebirth Brass Band. But beyond the beads and brass bands, this conversation runs deeper. “The older I get, t...

We love men… we just also love boundaries. 💌 This Valentine’s Day we’re outside — but emotionally regulated. From “This or That” (flowers or follow-through?) to “What’s In Your Purse: Valentine’s Edition” (because peace smells better than potential), we’re getting honest about dating in our late 20s. Situationships. Closure. Standards vs. reality. Being emotionally available in an emotionally una...

Shayla and Makayla discuss the reality of feeling whole while resisting society's timeline pressures. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refinedruckus.substack.com

Ep.3 "Reclaiming the Body" Shayla and Makayla go through all things gym and how to survive it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refinedruckus.substack.com

In this episode, Shayla and Makayla talk about their must haves, the latest movie madness, and navigating dance and all its complexities once the stage lights go out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refinedruckus.substack.com

Shayla and Makayla dive into the first episode of Refined Ruckus filled with girl talk, the dance Super Bowl, and Reinvention. With it being a new year, there is no better way to start than unpacking you rebrand. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit refinedruckus.substack.com